Our Top 10 Blogs of 2018

The end of the year always brings many opportunities to reflect and see what was successful. Since we blog weekly, we always like the look back and see what blogs have been most successful this year. Some are older, some newer, but all of the following blogs have answered important security questions.

From home and business security topics to artificial intelligence, below are the top 10 blogs that saw the most traffic this year.

1. How Can You Benefit From A Panic Button

This blog remains in the top ten year after year. We all know that having a security system is a great way to protect your business, home or school from theft and vandalism when you’re away. But what about those incidents that occur when you’re at work, school, or just relaxing at home?

Panic buttons exist to protect people from personal harm. They can provide an instant alert to the monitoring company when the user feels they are in danger and need immediate emergency assistance.

Click here to read more about how they can protect your business, school, and home.

2. 4 Best Practices For A Secure Server Room

There are many measures you can take to make your server room safer. To make sure you don’t miss anything, download our checklist, which will equip you with the information to protect your company’s information assets, IT services and resources, and to maintain “business as usual.”

3. Sonitrol National Dealers Association Convention (SNDA)

The annual Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) Convention and Awards Banquet is always a greatly anticipated event. Last year, we had the wonderful opportunity to host the event as we are one of the top leading Sonitrol dealers in the nation.

4. 3 Important Differences Between Residential and Commercial Security Systems

Both physical and cyber attacks seem to be increasing in number, but the solutions offered are getting smarter and stronger for residential and commercial buildings alike. While a security system might seem to provide the same protection for all buildings, there are a few differences that distinguish the two according to the different needs of residential and commercial buildings.

Click here to learn 3 important differences you might not have thought of.

5. How Artificial Intelligence Will Help The Physical Security Industry

Do you know the unique history behind the phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence? Many are unaware that it dates all the way back to the 1940s. The technology has great potential to disrupt every industry, including business security.

6. How To Create A Controlled Access Policy For Server Rooms

The server room is one of the most important physical spaces to protect in any organization, so access to the room should be strictly controlled and monitored. How do you control and monitor access though? With a comprehensive access policy and Sonitrol’s Managed Access System.

Click here to read 3 steps to take when creating access policies for your server room.

7. 6 Holiday Office Party Safety Tips

With the holiday season come parties of every kind with family, friends, and co-workers. While the checklist to throw a fun company party can seem exhaustive, security measures are oftentimes not properly planned for. Holiday party security plans are especially important for businesses to prepare as they begin to plan for the holiday season and company parties.

Click here to read our thoughts on how to have a fun and safe holiday season.

8. 3 Steps to Create an Emergency Evacuation Plan

Emergency Evacuation Plans are necessary. While threats can be unpredictable, there are measures you can and should take to help plan for and prevent damages from various threats like natural disasters, burglaries, fire, and more. You can avoid injury, confusion, and property damage by implementing an organized and effective emergency evacuation plan.

9. Business Security Systems Increase Safety

This is another older blog that we see in the top 10 posts year after year. From detecting suspicious activity and verifying threats to maintaining peace of mind, surveillance systems are crucial to securing your business.

10. How to Create a Security Strategy for an Industrial Manufacturing Facility

The first goal of many industrial manufacturing facilities is safety. With heavy machinery and many moving parts, employee safety is a priority. OSHA regulations are strict and the consequences of accidents could be fatal. Does your manufacturing facility rely on an integrated business security system to enhance your employee safety measures?